Living in Portland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Portland · Census data 2020–2024
Portland has 3,790 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $65,845 (10% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $166,200, the median rent is $972/month.
Portland at a glance
- Population
- 3,790
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,845State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $166,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Portland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Portland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Portland the median home value is $166,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,283 a month in housing costs.
Portland median household income
The median household income in Portland is $65,845 and the income per person is $37,842. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Portland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,611
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.35
Portland demographics
- Population
- 3,790
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 1,611
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Portland ›
Education in Portland
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Portland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Portland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Portland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 3,790 | $65,845 | $166,200 | $972 |
| Westphalia | 980 | $77,386 | $251,800 | $699 |
| Mulliken | 501 | $81,429 | $165,900 | — |
| Lyons | 896 | $68,603 | $121,500 | $1,063 |
| Sunfield | 658 | $69,821 | $156,000 | $896 |
| Muir | 490 | $46,771 | $143,100 | $538 |
| Pewamo | 439 | $72,500 | $189,400 | $960 |
| Wacousta | 1,711 | $109,250 | $283,700 | — |
| Grand Ledge | 7,804 | $68,980 | $194,000 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Portland, MI?
The median household income in Portland is $65,845, 10% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Portland?
The median home value in Portland is $166,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Portland?
The median gross rent in Portland is $972 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Portland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Portland?
The median age in Portland is 39.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Portland?
The average commute to work in Portland is 28 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Portland?
The unemployment rate in Portland is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Portland?
28.2% of adults in Portland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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